Fixing up the 88

[boatnluvr]

OK, so I finally got some pics of my project boat, which was not a project until it sank last year. I just ordered a 2004 Evinrude Ficht 150 with <50 hrs and a 7 year warranty.

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t252/boatnluvr/boatrear.jpg
This is the back with the damaged bench and engine.

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t252/boatnluvr/missingshield.jpg
This is a view of the missing windshield, no cabin door and the semi completed console repair.

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t252/boatnluvr/ouch.jpg
The heavily damaged 2001 Ficht 150.

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t252/boatnluvr/goodhull.jpg
proof that the hull is in fine shape and worth the repairs

[msbhammer]

As a new member, you are required to turn over that bench seat to me as stated in By-law 53545374 sub-sec. a1bs123945. ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

[msbhammer]

P.S. Great PICS. Going out to do a bit of work on my V now. ;D

[boatnluvr]

hehehe, I may be new, but somehow I "knew" you would want that bench.

[Blue_Runner]

I know somebody else that wants one....right RB?

[macojoe]

Since I live right down the street, I get first dibs!! ;) I can be there in 10 min!!

Sniped again hammer!! ;D

Dosent look bad!! should clean up well!! Will the lower unit and maybe other stuff fit the new motor?? Be nice for the parts?

If you need any help just give me a ring!! I can take pictures and keep the seats warm!! ;)

[msbhammer]

Hmm, might have M.J. go for a midnight walk with his black mask and gloves on tonight. ;D

[macojoe]

I bet you like it that way big boy!! ;)

[lumberslinger178]

As a new member, you are required to turn over that bench seat to me as stated in By-law 53545374 sub-sec. a1bs123945. *;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

plus hes got a gun....hahaha ;D

[msbhammer]

LOL. ;D ;D ;D

[reelapeelin]

Hmm, might have M.J. go for a midnight walk with his black mask and gloves on tonight. ;D





NOW dis ol' house fixin' ta ROCK http://www.mysmiley.net/imgs/smile/party/party0033.gif (http://www.mysmiley.net)

[randlemanboater]

I know somebody else that wants one....right RB? *


Less of a want, more of a domestic tranquility enabler. ;D

[boatnluvr]

Anyone have any experience with bending stainless. I want to reshape the bowrail a bit. It is not too bad, but.... I was planning on removing it and pounding the crap out of it (using wood braces). I believe heat would ruin it. Perhaps a tubing bender rental??

[willy]

I believe they are cold formed on a mandrel, you would have to do the same with a large pipe bender I think. Hammering it won't do anything but damage the surface.

[parishht]

Anyone have any experience with bending stainless. *I want to reshape the bowrail a bit. *It is not too bad, but.... *I was planning on removing it and pounding the crap out of it (using wood braces). *I believe heat would ruin it. *Perhaps a tubing bender rental??

Absolutely no heat, you will discolor the steel and
temper it, loss of strength.
Tubing bender is the way to go.

[msbhammer]

You need to remove the section that is bent and fill it with sand. Once filled, cap off the ends and then start to rebend. Thats teh Old Skool way of doint it. ;)

[boatnluvr]

Hammer, that's the greatest idea yet. Thanks

[macojoe]

yep thats the way to do it!

The other way is to remove it!! Best thing I ever did!! Makes anchoring nice and easy and looks goo to!

http://syncboard.com/albums/Boat-Tackle-Box/12_G.jpg

http://syncboard.com/albums/Boat-Tackle-Box/14_G.jpg

[boatnluvr]

Ahh, so no rail and add a pulpit. I like it. That does look nice. Hopefully I am not too clumsy though.

[Bygracealone]

Hey MJ,

Glad to see I'm not the only one with an outboard in the front yard ;D

[willy]

Bluvr, I did what MJ says there (removing it completely) and I had a teak bow pulpit already. Makes anchoring sweet and easy.
And on your other comment, I am no ballerina myself. MJ on the other hand is svelt and gracefull. ::) But the point I wanted to make is you do NOT go forward on your cuddy roof to anchor etc. Instead you slide th hatch all the way forward and you walk into your cuddy and do it. Very easy and very secure, in fact you are not even bent over at the waist to pull etc.
Now you can duck walk with your feet on the sides of the cuddy well or you can do what I and others did and cut a piece of 3/4 wood to fit that floor opening. There is a lip all the way around the top just for that. Paint it white and put a 1" diameter hole in the end closest to the cuddy door so you can stick a finger in there and lift it out.
With this set up you can walk all the way forward with the hatch all the way open. You can even fish and cast from there as I did sometimes while handling the helm and other guys fishing off the back. ;)

[msbhammer]

Willy, so what should you attach to the end of teh rope. My anchor line is still on its spool.

[macojoe]

Still sitting three BGA!! Have not decided if I should take it apart and try to figure out the over heating problem, or sell it hole, or part it out??

The whole saler I was selling to backed out of the deal >:(

As far as anchoring I do as Willy says, I slide the hatch forward and I have made a compartment in my cuddy so when closed I stand on it. Never falling out of the boat!! Never!

Iwill be uncovering the boat in the next 3 weeks, I can show you all you want after that!

[randlemanboater]

Still sitting three BGA!! *Have not decided if I should take it apart and try to figure out the over heating problem, or sell it hole, or part it out??

The whole saler I was selling to backed out of the deal *>:(

As far as anchoring I do as Willy says, I slide the hatch forward and I have made a compartment in my cuddy so when closed I stand on it. Never falling out of the boat!! Never!

Iwill be uncovering the boat in the next 3 weeks, I can show you all you want after that! *


MJ, mail those OB's to me, I'll fix em up and sell em and split the dough w/ ya.

[randlemanboater]

Ahh, so no rail and add a pulpit. *I like it. *That does look nice. *Hopefully I am not too clumsy though.


All the bow rail does is make you fall in head first when your feet hang on it as you go over.

[macojoe]

All the bow rail does is make you fall in head first when your feet hang on it as you go over.

http://syncboard.com/albums/album02/202_G.gif

[macojoe]

MJ, mail those OB's to me, I'll fix em up and sell em and split the dough w/ ya.

Supose to have new water pump and stasts?? so it might be something like sand?? Or the motor is junk??

It runs fine?? Thy put cooler plugs and gaped short before I got it to make it run cooler, when I got and changed the plugs with the right ones and gaped them right she heated right up in just a couple of min!

I am so confused :-/

[Bygracealone]

MJ, mail those OB's to me, I'll fix em up and sell em and split the dough w/ ya.

MJ, I'd take him up on that...

[randlemanboater]

Supose to have new water pump and stasts?? so it might be something like sand?? Or the motor is junk??

It runs fine?? Thy put cooler plugs and gaped short before I got it to make it run cooler, when I got and changed the plugs with the right ones and gaped them right she heated right up in just a couple of min!

I am so confused :-/

There is a thin line between junk and haulin butt.

I am no mechanic, but I can change parts like a madman. *Having conqured that Merc, I feel froggy.

[willy]

Hammer not sure what you mean, but you attach one of those stainless anchor line runs to the top of your pulpit so that your line feeds right down into your anchor locker below as you pull it in. It has a stainless cap on it that you close when you are not using it, keeps water out and lets the line feed thru. You attach tie off cleat or anchor cleat to your pulpit, you only pull out enough line to anchor out of the locker and tie off.

[macojoe]

I have a 3/4 X 4 X 4 blockm on the end, if I pay out to much line. it will stop!!

Here is what Willy is talking about, But if I had it to do over, and I might I get one that is hinged!! This one has a chain on it and in ruff water sometimes comes off, I am waiting for the day the chain breaks and i lose the cap! :o

http://syncboard.com/albums/Boat-Tackle-Box/1_G.jpg

[boatnluvr]

I have that same one but with no cap. I never knew it used to have a cap. I assumed only a very little water would get in the small hole. I know, I know. I should have no water "in" the boat.

[msbhammer]

M.J. was looking at that on your site, but what else keeps the anchor from slipping away. Is there a latch or something that keeps the anchor from popping loose other then the cleat ?? ???

[randlemanboater]

I have that same one but with no cap. *I never knew it used to have a cap. *I assumed only a very little water would get in the small hole. *I know, I know. *I should have no water "in" the boat.

Fire water OK. ;)

[macojoe]

they have things made special to hold, But I use a smll bungee I made myself, works poerfect!

[willy]

On Old School it was set up so all that chain was not on deck, instead you pulled it in and a special hook on the pulpit that caught the chain link when it was pulled tight you hooked the closest link on it and you were golden. I can't find a pic of it maybe Kevin can take a shot for you guys. It was the nicest arrangement I have seen and I anchored a lot with it. The pulpit and anchor roller along with being able to stand and pull it up without bending at the waist is really the only way to go unless you have a windlass, which obviously would be easier.

[whalenkm]

On Old School it was set up so all that chain was not on deck, instead you pulled it in and a special hook on the pulpit that caught the chain link when it was pulled tight you hooked the closest link on it and you were golden. I can't find a pic of it maybe Kevin can take a shot for you guys. It was the nicest arrangement I have seen and I anchored a lot with it. The pulpit and anchor roller along with being able to stand and pull it up without bending at the waist is really the only way to go unless you have a windlass, which obviously would be easier.



I'll see what I can do this week.....I have her covered but my father is visiting next weekend and, of course, the cover needs to come off so we can stand and admire. :D

[macojoe]

Here you go ;) I am to cheap to buy ;D

http://syncboard.com/albums/Boat-Tackle-Box/405647_G.jpg

http://www.westmarine.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=10001&langId=-1&catalogId=10001&classNum=687&subdeptNum=197&stor eNum=5&productId=36297

[whalenkm]

Here we go....pics of the anchor pulpit....

http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s106/whalenkm/P1060129.jpg

http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s106/whalenkm/P1060130.jpg

[willy]

:'(

[Airslot]

Hey Wiily or Kevin, who's the manufacturer of that self launching roller/pulpit?

Thanks

[willy]

Cant remember if I ever saw a name Air

[Stinky_Hooker]

Definitely a great boat. Good luck with her!! 8)

[macojoe]

Nice!! Just need to copy and replace wood sometime.

[lumberslinger178]

nice

[boatnluvr]

What???? No bow light? Is that legal?? No, seriously, I love the pulpit idea. What the heck, I am going to do all this work, may as well customize a bit.

[macojoe]

Nope no more bow light, But I just ordered side light one for each side, should be here at the end of the week.
Then I will be able to start work, I have to wire the new Tac, 2 new gas vents, lights, new stainless lug nuts, then I can start decarb and ready for the season!!

[reelapeelin]

When a center mounted bow-light gets displaced by a trollin' motor or a pulpit, a pair of these work great...
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y90/reelapeelin/P4210006.jpg
I had to make a pair of 3/4" Starboard risers to get them above the "lip" ... gotta luv that Starboard ;) ...

[macojoe]

I just ordered the side lights, that bolt side ways, going to put them under the windsheild, thy be protedted there.

[whalenkm]

Hey Wiily or Kevin, who's the manufacturer of that self launching roller/pulpit?

Thanks


It says GOOD AUTOMATIC WINDLASS Barnegat, NJ 726 26

Based on that I found this link:

http://www.goodwindlass.com/Products/Accessories/accessories.htm#anchorrollers

[Airslot]

Thanks Kevin. Did you check out the link, and would you say that the model 726 R/C is about what you have on yours?

Thanks again,

[whalenkm]

Thanks Kevin. *Did you check out the link, and would you say that the model 726 R/C is about what you have on yours?

Thanks again,

Looks like it is the same thing....I can take a side photo when I get home and post it....not sure what the R/C would mean but it looks like they have 2 options depending on the weight of the anchor.

[Airslot]

Phots's are always appreciated, right Hammer ;D I've got 860 miles of driving to do Tuesday and Wednesday, then its two whole weeks of meesing around with boats. ;D

[macojoe]

Mine is not a self launcher, but just a little wiggle and she is gone!!

Buthad I know that they had a self launcher I would have it! I always learn the good stuff after! :'(

[whalenkm]

Side profile!

http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s106/whalenkm/P1060134.jpg

[msbhammer]

Is that a self launcher. Hmm, seen one of them on a boat at the boat yard. Hmmm. ;D

Just priced the side bow lights at West Marine. Freakin nuts. 89.00 for two little lights. >:( >:( >:( >:(

[Skools Out]

i like the side lights as well and have them on a couple but they are only legal if your stern light is center on the boat. if your rear light is on one side they aren't outside legal only legal inland waters

[macojoe]

I just ordered these, they on clearance $6.99 a pair!!

http://www.defender.com/product2.jsp?path=-1***124;65136***124;295769***124;320403&id=64831

[lumberslinger178]

It says GOOD AUTOMATIC WINDLASS Barnegat, NJ 726 26

Based on that I found this link:

http://www.goodwindlass.com/Products/Accessories/accessories.htm#anchorrollers

whale this place in 5 min from my house if there anything i can do for ya let me know

[Bygracealone]

i like the side lights as well and have them on a couple but they are only legal if your stern light is center on the boat. if your rear light is on one side they aren't outside legal only legal inland waters

Skools, is the same true for the manner in which Reel has his mounted or are you referring to those who have them mounted on the actual side of the boat (on the hull)?

[Skools Out]

yeah if it's not a single bi-color light then you are suppose to have your rear white light in the center. Only if you are going outside in your boat, but if you stay in the inland waters and lakes you are fine. but haven't seen to many tickets for it.

[Bygracealone]

Hey buddy, check you PM's...

[macojoe]

I have never seen a ticket for it! I going on the side and light on the right side, if they o like it, I tell them to BITE ME!!

[msbhammer]

M.J. needs to name his boat "REBEL".
He's such ;D ;D a law breaker. LOL !!!! ;D ;D ;D

[boatnluvr]

My excitement is waning. The marina installing my engine called and said that the 25" engine is sitting too low on the 20" transom. They installed the jacking plate which should give over 5" of vertical lift. I am hoping they are just stupid. Here's the bracket I got to raise the motor.
http://www.thmarine.com/product.cfm?PRID=22

[phatdaddy]

Boatnluvr, this is what i did about the open hole from a capless deck pipe. i needed an extra large opening for the amount of chain i have(30' for diving). it is a piece of 4" drain tile that is between the deck and ths shelf in the cabin. it carries the water into the anchor locker and to the bilge.
top shot of pulpit
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e203/ffatdaddy/POL_0262.jpg

inside shot of drain tile
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e203/ffatdaddy/POL_0263.jpg

[reelapeelin]

The marina installing my engine called and said that the 25" engine is sitting too low on the 20" transom.




If they actually installed this to figure out it's hangin' too low...ya might wanna be thinkin' about dealin' w/another marina
;) ...


Phat...that's a great idea!!...looks like ya got same bow-lights as me... ;) ...

[msbhammer]

Great Pics. Phats. Didnt know you were a buble blower as well. ;D
So what hold the black tubing to the underside of teh bow. Ok, lets define anchor locker guys. I presume you are talking about that little cut out area inside the cuddy were your bow eye/cleat is mounted ?
I always wondered if that was enough room for 150 feet of rope. Or do you store your rope where the cut out storage area is where some guys put a porta potty ?? Phats, the black tubing, does that go through the cuddy shelf and straight into that locker ? I really like that Idea. You able to get a better distant shot of your set up. Your giving me more diving ideas.
As far as your diving goes, any problems diving off your V ?? do you board the boat with your tanks on, or do you take your tanks off then haul them up on the boat ?

[msbhammer]

Love that exstended bow rail as well. You do it yourself ? There goes the down payment on the new house. Getting all these ideas. ;D

[macojoe]

I have a square 5 gal bucket with holes drilled in it. it sits in the cabin, thats were the rope stays when not in use.
I have to put a longer chain cause it doesn't make it to the bucket so when its in that area you ARe talking about it some times get wedged between the liner and the hull, and can be a pain to get out!!

[phatdaddy]

The deck pipe has screws sticking into the cabin about 1.5" the drain tile goes around then and is compressed to fit. there is a 3" hole in the shelf. on mine (83) the top locker feeds into the locker under the bunks in the cuddy. i carry about 250' 1/2 anchor line(rode to you nautical wheelers) with 30 ft of chain. i hate coming back and the anchor has been dragging.


this is a 3 step ladder that helps a lot that is a tank rack i made out of 2 two liter coke crates on plywood with a piece of rubber on the bottom. works greeat and holds 4 tanks with bc's
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e203/ffatdaddy/POL_0264.jpg

this is a tank holder system that holds a 80 cf tank upright. i have four of them onboard
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e203/ffatdaddy/POL_0266.jpg
shots of the anchor lockers
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e203/ffatdaddy/POL_0267.jpg

inside of the connecting tube

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e203/ffatdaddy/POL_0268.jpg

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e203/ffatdaddy/POL_0269.jpg

[macojoe]

That last pic got me all confused?? were is that hole cut?

This would be great for you divers!! I love it.
http://syncboard.com/albums/Boat-Tackle-Box/2_G.jpg

[phatdaddy]

mj that is a shot of inside the anchor locker looking up to the shelf above.

i dived off of a couple of boats with a bracket and it is great. like having a big ole back porch on you boat. the only thing you have to be careful of is anything you set down on the bracket will be washed off. set your gear in the boat not on the bracket.

[macojoe]

My boat doesn't have that shelf, Like yours I have the opening in the cuddy, But the liner just stops at that opening allowing the rope to go all the way down.

Thats why my chain keeps getting jamed between the liner and the hull. I have to do something to stop that??

2 weeks I uncover the boaty and start adding and fixing! ;D

[msbhammer]

Phat, great helpful pics. for us bubble blowers. All I need now is M.J.'s bracket. ;D I dive with high pressure steel 120's.